For 52 years, the Fulbright Commission on Cyprus brought together Greek and Turkish Cypriots as one of the only bicommunal organizations on the island. The conflict between the Greek and Turkish sides of the island continues to this day, but throughout the commission’s decadeslong tenure, it bridged divisions and brought educational opportunities for Cypriots on both sides.
Day: April 18, 2024
Walgreens pharmacists’ union to demonstrate outside 46 Chicago-area stores
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA, which says it represents 900 Chicago-area Walgreens pharmacists, plans to demonstrate outside two or three stores a day from now until May 10.
Gary Police looking for suspect in robbery, shooting
Gary Police are looking for a man who may have shot and robbed a second man Wednesday morning.
Merrillville schools presenting ‘Cinderella’
A Merrillville Performing Arts cast is performing “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Reinhart Auditorium at Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place, Entrance M.
Afternoon Briefing: Justice Department launches Chicago gun intel center
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Paul Durica’s March 1924 finds
We’re checking in on our friend Paul Durica, director of exhibitions for the Chicago History Museum, as he continues to wade daily through pages of the Chicago Tribune from 100 years ago.
Former Harvey strip club operator sentenced to 20 months in prison in tax fraud case
Alicia Arnold, formerly of Homer Glen and a Lemont High School graduate, was charged in February 2021 and pleaded guilty in late November 2022.
Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s bill also would attempt to prevent corporations from seeking protection under bankruptcy laws to avoid lawsuits seeking compensation for health damages.
Busy time for commercial development, public works projects in Schererville
The Town of Schererville is moving fast on a number of fronts to launch a variety of public improvement and economic development projects this year. The projects include the construction of a new Central Fire Station, phase one of the Kennedy Avenue extension, development of the former Illiana Speedway property, downtown commercial/residential buildings, and a new 750-single-family-home subdivision. “This has been one of the busiest time for projects, at one time, that I can remember in all the years I’ve been on the council,” said Schererville Town Councilman Tom Schmitt, D-4th. “And we have our great staff hard at working bringing this all to […]
Succulent Seafood to reopen at new Naperville location; Kendra Scott jewelry, Everything but Water swimwear opening downtown
More additions to the Naperville business scene are on tap for spring and summer as the warmer months bring the reopening of a local staple, the launch of a unique breakfast experience and a pair of new shops.